JM Knudsen Lends His Vision to the Kalachakra Mural
Jonny has been working on the Kalachakra mural and Autumn Payne captured some of it on video for your viewing pleasure. The lines are done in marker and will be painted over. The technique is an old one -- used for centuries by artists like Michelangelo. He used simple tools: a level and a ladder. Feel free to drive or walk by and see the progress!
Letter From Arjia Rinpoche
Arjia Rinpoche sent a letter of thanks to Lion's Roar Dharma Center for the Center's donation in support of the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center (TMBCC). You can visit the TMBCC shop and support their activities on their website: https://www.tmbcc.org/
Kalachakra Mandala Added to LRDC Mural
As part of our Kalachakra Mural project, located on the back wall of Lion’s Roar Dharma Center, the center piece was recently installed: a 5f-oot by 5-foot printed Kalachakra mandala. The image was given to us by Namgyal Monastery. The upper part of the mural is in the works, and we eagerly await its completion! Below is a photo record of the day it was mounted.
Kalachakra Mandala Blessing Ceremony
Today we were joined by Geshe Damchoe and Lama Jinpa to bless the Kalachakra mural. After a few words about Lion's Roar's mission and history, as well dedication to dharma, Lama Jinpa and Geshe Damchoe tell how the image which is the center piece was found with the help our Geshe Tsewang. The local artist, Jonny Knudson, who will be completing the mural, was on hand to talk about his experiences with dharma.
Khangser Rinpoche Teaches on “Philosophy of Tantra”
Khangser Rinpoche will be joining the Buddha Dharma Study Program. Rinpoche will be teaching every other Thursday at 7:30pm PST beginning on July 16, 2020. Khangser Rinpoche will be teaching on the Philosophy of Tantra. Currently, no text is assigned. These lectures are targeted to the Buddha Dharma Study Program students, but anyone with a sincere interest is free to attend.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Message of Hope
A copy of the Dalai Lama's message of hope and a letter from Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Lama Yeshe Jinpa. A link to His Holiness' Earth Day message follows the photos of the message of hope.
A Letter from the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
n May of 2020, Yeshe Jamyang received a letter from the office of His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV in response to a letter she had previously sent on behalf of Lama Yeshe Jinpa conveying the prayers and wishes for health and well being of His Holiness from the entire Don Nga Dargey / Lion’s Roar Dharma Center membership. A transcription of the letter follows:
Barchad Lamsel Practice for Losar and Lama Jinpa
As part of our Losar practice commitment dedicated to our precious Lama Yeshe Jinpa, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, we will engage in the recitation and meditation of Barchad Lamsel in six 50-minute sessions, with a 10-minute break between sessions and a one hour potluck lunch. Noble silence will be maintained during breaks in order to extend the meditative power of the practice sessions into the post-meditation periods of the breaks.
Losar 2020: Year of the Iron Mouse 2147
This Monday, February 24, at 7:00 PM, we will celebrate Losar, the arrival of the new Year of the Iron Mouse, the year 2147 of the Tibetan calendar! The Zanabazar Dharma Center sangha will join with Lion’s Roar Dharma Center sangha at Do Nga Dargey Temple for our annual Losar Celebration. Lama Yeshe Jinpa and Geshe Damchoe Gurjav will lead us in the practice of a Windhorse meditation. Windhorse is a method that removes and dispels obstacles for ourselves and for all beings everywhere.
Xingyi Quan (Shing-ye) with Robert Nakashima
Robert Nakashima, 3rd Degree Black Belt with over 30 years of martial arts experience, will be teaching a course in Xingyi in the dojo/community center, on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Xingyi Quan is the "Five Elements Form." Xingyi, means “mind intended,” and Quan translates as “form.” Together the slow, steady, controlled flow of movement and breath generates power and energy when needed. Students will begin to develop a connection to breath and body through this course. Beginners are encouraged!